Boo383

I just got a gopro2 HD for my Birthday, and I was wondering if you guys have any recommendations on placement? I was hoping to place it so that the HUD is visible. If that's not feasible then any other suggestions?

sperkins

From harness bar (Sony Handy Cam):



From windshield behind rear view mirror (Drift HD Camera):



From roll cage behind pass seat area (Drift HD Camera):

2MCHPWR

double sided tape under rear view mirror:



attached to front license plate:

Bill Dearborn

HUD might be difficult even if you had it fastened to your helmet since the viewing angle on the HUD is so narrow. If you have a harness bar you can capture the speedometer and tach over your shoulder but your hands and lighting conditions as you go around the track will obscure the view at times. Set the camera so you have a wide angle view that will give the best impression of speed.

Here is an over the shoulder view from my Sharkbar taken with my Flip Video Camera last year when I had an engine failure. When played full screen you can see the tach and speedo in the lower left corner and if your display is set up right you can see the tach drop when the engine took a dump. You can see how hard it is to get a good view as the shadows change with the angle of the car in relationship to the sun.



Bill

waddisme

This is from harness bar with $30 wide angle lens. Camera records in 720p 60fps, so when I have it angled more to the left, I can usually read speedo.

Scooter70

Mounted behind the mirror with overlaid data from Trackmaster for Android.

VatorMan

I like on top of the roof.

Birdman

I would say on a harness bar or on the inside of the rear windshield. Reason? That way you can watch your hand positions, turning, and shifting as well as the road.

RDnomorecobra

sperkins how do you like that Drift HD? I will check out the vids from home later as I cant see them from work. Looks like a nice unit .. I like the remote.

Cobra4B

I like the 2nd one in Scott's post (Sperkins). I tired out a helmet camera mount at NARRA a few weeks back and it made for some pretty cool footage. Not super easy to get in and out of my caged car with the helmet on though!

Rob Willis

Aiptek GVS camera w/ $10 Raynox .5x wide angle clip on (mounted on harness bar)
GoPro Hero (mounted on rear decklid behind spoiler)

cruzin2

I like to move it around a litle as it adds to the video allot especially when showing the video to non-car people. Keeps spouses, kids, family interested.

Places I typically use are harness bar looking forward, windshield looking back with fisheye setting, front bumper with fisheye, front windshield.

Boo383

Thanks for all the input guys! Since there's really no way to catch the HUD I think I will mount it on the windshield under the mirror. I don't have a harness bar so that eliminates that spot.

cruzin2

If you are looking for HUD type info, I would look into a traqmate type system.

sperkins

Love it. I don't have to worry about mounting it perfectly straight because the lens rotates. Having a screen and a remote is a big plus too.

meldog21

Sorry I can't post up a shot or video since I can't seem to find one right now, but I mounted my Go Pro on the dash directly above the instruments and it captured the hud perfectly.

I used only the camera with no case and just put it on the dash with sticky backed velcro. The Go Pro is so light that I'm not worried about it flying off in a collision. I just can't see it doing any damage to anyone.

Probably wouldn't be approved by a racing organization but for track days I haven't had a problem.

Dog

Z06phile

Here's a Sony HD HandyCam with wide converter right below the rearview mirror:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s081yyfBjS4

Same camera and lens attached the back glass with a Gripper 3025 6" suction cup mount. Much more going on and more entertaining to watch since there's a greater sensation of speed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNuWj848K7g

I've even put this camera on the roof before at a private track rental. I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that at a PDX or TT though since it could come off and cause damage to someones car.

Gary2KC5

IMHO anything inside the car will not as good as outside the car. I recently got a gopro2HD also. under the nose on the right or left for my C6Z is really good, on the roof is also good, get tired of that put it facing the rear. on the front fender (out of the way of flying rocks)

I put it on the side of my helmet once...not so good. didn't get the HUD.

Birdman

IMHO, being able to see my hands, steering, shifting, etc, from inside the car is more beneficial. Helps me re-imagine everything as well.

Maybe both? lol